Up Gemini

Leap day... meh

2012-03-01T23:02:00.000-05:00

I have to admit, I was full of hopes for the 29th of February. An extra day to play with, no reason not to be excited about it!

Well, it turned out to be an annoying pain in the neck. This has been the highlight of the day, a relaxing-yummy break at my favorite Japanese bookstore and cafe.

Welcome March!

Dead Horse Bay treasures

2012-02-29T14:32:00.000-05:00

After more than a month from my last trip to Dead Horse Bay, I am still cleaning my finds and thinking about ways to display them.

The butt is still my favorite tho, it makes me laugh all the times!

Photobooth with (reluctant) cat and a link

2012-02-27T22:00:00.001-05:00

I haven't posted a photobooth in a while. And if you want to know the secrets behind this one, I have a precious link to share with you http://photoboother.com/
Photoboother lets you create your photobooth strips from your digital pictures! A bit less charming perhaps, but fun fun fun!

Oscar party tonight!

2012-02-26T11:41:00.016-05:00

Are you ready for the betting and the drinking contest? I am, let the red carpet parade begin!

The Meal, self-portrait with food

2012-02-24T15:26:00.001-05:00

Today at 12pm EST I took part to The Meal, a global snack project organized by the Art House Co-op.

And this is myself with my meal: linguine with mixed vegetables, olive oil and herbs.

Ah, the book is Poe's "Complete Tales & Poems", a suggested reading to expand your thesaurus (hello, old English!).

Drinks lately

2012-02-23T12:13:00.000-05:00

Alternative cosmopolitan and Aperol spritz. Of course, I like them only for the way they look, not for their taste... ;)

UpGemini featured photographer on OneNewsLive

2012-02-20T13:48:00.001-05:00

It is with pride and with a great deal of emotion that I share this link with you!

This is what Mr. Eric wrote in his article on OneNewsLive.com
"Even though Whitney Houston’s funeral was an exclusive and invitation-only event, that didn’t stop hordes of fans and news crews from making the tribute pilgrimage towards the Newark, NJ neighborhood where the service was taking place. Some congregated in the public spectator areas with binoculars in hand. Others came together at local places of business to watch the service unfold on television.
OneNews user, “UpGemini” was on hand at a burger joint just outside the police-restricted funeral area -- a vantage point from which she was able to document some unique details of the day.
Here is the conversation I had with her..."

Click here to read the whole interview.

Spider-man in action

2012-02-20T11:19:00.000-05:00

After spotting Spider-man in Times Square a few days ago, I feel much better about living in the city.

"Go, web! Fly! Up, up, and away web! Shazam! Go! Go! Go, web, go!"

Tribute to Whitney Houston

2012-02-18T23:58:00.001-05:00

Today I have witnessed how much she was loved, at a gathering in Newark, NJ, in the occasion of her funeral.

She will not be forgotten.

If you would like to see more photos, you can click here to visit my flickr account.

The Year of the Dragon

2012-02-16T11:21:00.000-05:00

Parades are one of my favorite things. You get the chance of being in a noisy, colorful and smiley crowd. Loneliness? Ah!

The atmosphere at the Chinese New Year Parade was so warm and cheerful.

Hello, cute little blue dragon :)

Let's just do it

2012-02-13T23:36:00.000-05:00

Talking about Valentine's day, that is.

AWWW

OK, done! We can move on now ;)

And yes, they were truly in love, I have spotted them at Grand Central, NY.

Way way too lazy

2012-02-12T11:56:00.000-05:00

Brooklyn, Sunday morning, drinks last night, freezing cold out now...

the only effort I could make today is to reach the local donut heaven! hehe

The funny side of jazz legends

2012-02-11T12:15:00.002-05:00

Bucky Pizzarelli and Howard Alden giving an amazing performance at The Picture House, Pelham, NY.

Ahhh, I love when musicians enjoy themselves and let their silly side shine! :)

I will be right back

2012-02-08T23:28:00.000-05:00

After three days of photoshop, almost non-stop, this is how I feel...

I will try to be more charismatic next time, now I need eye drops!

The dangers of facebook...

2012-02-06T21:42:00.000-05:00

I am so glad my paleolithic cell phone does not connect to internet

hehehehe

Street art happily spread throughout Dumbo, Brooklyn. You might remember the horse sign...

Weekends are made for...

2012-02-05T16:31:00.000-05:00

✮toys machines ✮sprinkles & flowers ✮running dogs ✮balloons ✮french toasts ✮cupcakes ✮ladies in uniform ✮outdoor pianos

Chinese New Year, the party is not over yet!

2012-02-04T00:05:00.000-05:00

This is the scrumptious dinner my bestfriend made for a restricted number of lucky gourmands... I was one of them!

The Three Cups Chicken, a Taiwanese specialty, was exceptionally good. Fresh basil and ginger? A win-win!

Two weeks of celebrations, eh? This is taking the holidays pretty seriously, I like that!

Wearing egg pants to lunch

2012-02-02T22:58:00.000-05:00

Premises. 1. I am IN LOVE with Liz Kinnmark's Egg Pants. 2. Soft-boiled eggs with soldiers are one of my favorite comfort food... and the term just cracks me up!

I am telling you... egg pants are FUN! You'll see them again (maybe not just for eggs, but don't tell Liz).

Faces of the Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade

2012-01-30T21:40:00.000-05:00

Dragons will follow :)

And don't forget, today is the last day to participate to my giveaway!

Monday trivia NYC

2012-01-29T23:55:00.000-05:00

Guess where I have been... look carefully (THE HAT)! Tomorrow you will find out, bedtime for me now.

How to cheer up a Gemini - 101

2012-01-27T23:49:00.000-05:00

You have been asking this and I know that it is not easy to deal with a Gemini in grumpy, hopeless, drama-queen mode. Hey, I'm an expert, I have done this many times... being in distress, I mean ;) So, this is my simple recipe, my first-aid kit. More will follow.

1. A friend, like Silvia! No solitude allowed, you know that your mind will drive you crazy, so stop listening to it. Drive a friend crazy, instead! 2. Go Out! Don't sit down with your misery, but head to an interesting place nearby; a place that you would normally find entertaining. Normally, 'cause at the moment you are enjoying too much bitching and sobbing, aren't you? 3. Do something fun, but most of all just Do! 4. Immerse yourself in art! The sillier, wilder, crazier the better. 5. Eat something delicious. Food is always a good remedy, isn't? But don't stuff yourself... moderation?!? I Know!

Give it a try it and let me know if it works. I will share other variations with you. And hey, don't forget my giveaway, four days left!

Dead Horse Bay, a decadent beauty

2012-01-25T14:01:00.000-05:00

Such a weird, romantic place.

Want more? Check out my past posts here, here, and here.

The silly side of Dead Horse Bay

2012-01-23T13:07:00.000-05:00

Yesterday, another perilous adventure with Silvia, 'cause we went back to Dead Horse Bay!!!

I do not know if it might have been the freezing cold or the blinding hunger (a mochi and some chestnuts did not cut it), but strange things happened...

Tin soldier, plastic cars, ceramic cat and the letter P have been kindly brought to me by the ocean.

Dead Horse Bay is likely to be elected one of my favorite places ever!

Weekends are for homemade brunch

2012-01-21T11:00:00.003-05:00

Smoked salmon benedict and yam home fries.

For the Smoked salmon benedict: toast a fresh ciabatta bread and cut it into nice, thick slices. Layer the smoked salmon on top of it. Make one or two poached eggs per person and complete with a smooth sauce made of equal parts of sour cream and light yogurt (to wash down the guilt), fresh cilantro, lemon juice to taste and a pinch of salt.

For the yam home fries: cut the yam into thick pieces, in the meantime heat some good olive oil in a pan. When it is hot, add the yams and go crazy with the spices. Cilantro, rosemary, basil, oregano, pepper, be extravagant! And do not forget some fresh garlic. Fry until soft inside and a bit crispy on the outside.

On the healthy side... I scarified one of my poached eggs (S.I.G.H.) for a fresh tomato salad :)

Very simple recipe, WHOAs guaranteed!

The New York School of Burlesque Showcase part 2

2012-01-19T11:43:00.002-05:00

Let's warm up these cold days with some sexiness!

Sexy and silly girls... can you think of anything better?

Plus, Headmistress Jo Weldon was such a wonderful, sassy host!

Winter never felt this hot! ;)

My very first Giveaway, aka Gifts Are Not Over yet!

2012-01-16T14:56:00.003-05:00

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, marks the end of the holidays, doesn't it? But hey, have no fears, I have a cure for the January blues!

This is my very first zine, a photographic journey on the trails of Venice. One lucky reader will receive the issue #1, a 16 page full-color stapled booklet! How? Just leave a comment on this post and I will choose a random winner on Feb 1st. Please, make sure to add your contact info in your comment. Good luck! ;)

To increase your chances to win: visit Nadia of Read With Me La Port Rouge, go here and leave a comment. Also, don't forget to visit her other blog, she posts beautiful photos! AND visit Kit of Candy Castle and go here to leave another comment.
Thank you to these wonderful bloggers for sharing the giveaway with their readers!

Burlesque teaser

2012-01-14T00:31:00.002-05:00

I know you are impatiently waiting for the NY Burlesque Student Showcase photos...

What? Where are the boobs? Sorry guys, this is it, I keep the other photos for myself! :P

The girls were amazing, fun and just fabulous!

Shake that tassel GIRRRLS!

Scandal in the subway...

2012-01-13T02:17:00.000-05:00

HEHEHE

more photos from the NY's No Pants Subway Ride here and here

Headmistress Jo Weldon presents...

2012-01-11T23:49:00.001-05:00

... more stripping people of course!

Shots from the New York School of Burlesque Showcases coming soon!

Ahhh, the tough life of a photoblogger in New York city! ;)

New York's No Pants Subway Ride 2012

2012-01-09T22:47:00.000-05:00

A few more shots from the annual event.

Ahhhh, silly people I love you! :D

Check more Improv Everywhere missions here.

No Pants Subway Ride + Flying Circus

2012-01-08T23:15:00.001-05:00

I told you this weekend was going to be different.

Cirquetacular: The Green Lama at the Rubin Museum on Friday night.

and the New York's No Pants Subway Ride 2012, organized by the cool Improv Everywhere's guys!

I have more photos to share, more things to tell you,

but the excitement has been so much that now I really need to sleep! :D

#NPSR

Just checking on you

2012-01-07T13:12:00.001-05:00

Peeking in to say hi

Today is grocery day, lots of veggies and flour, because I am making bread next week!

Tonight I am also going to the Brooklyn Museum for a nite of music and Desire...

How is your weekend going?

(PS the bunny was on display at Sacks Fifth Avenue.)

Just an ordinary weekend in New York

2012-01-05T22:28:00.000-05:00

Yeah, nothing special coming up...

just aerial artists flying in a museum, DJs spinning tunes, salmon benedict home made,

strippers on subway cars and drinks here and there.

HEHEHEHEHE

Of course I'll keep you posted!

Walkig on a bubble in Central Park

2012-01-04T10:52:00.000-05:00

Lately, bubbles artists are making a soapy colorful mess over Central Park.

Usually they invite people to try it and then they make a human bubble with them.

But look, someone managed to take a walk on a bubble...

That would be a pretty fun way to jog!

A Swingin' & Tea Party on Vintage NYC subways part II

2012-01-03T11:26:00.000-05:00

I thought to share a few more photos from the NYC Swingin' and Tea (non-political!!!) Party with you.

One of my new year's resolutions might be to learn swing dancing... I really want one of those outfits! :)

New Year's Eve in New York, a love affair

2012-01-02T10:58:00.001-05:00

On New Year's Eve I had a date with my man.

We danced,

popped silver and gold balloons,

had (too) many drinks,

and screamed 3, 2, 1... HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Looking back with a fortune cookie camera

2011-12-31T09:22:00.000-05:00

Looking back at 2011...

HEHEHEHEH

Anyway, it is time to look forward to new things now.

Did you make the list?

More Fortune Cookie photos here.

Pirate attacking the piñata

2011-12-30T10:36:00.001-05:00

Part creepy, part therapeutic.

On my defense, this was a Festivus* party.

We also had the Airing of Grievances**...not sure I liked that part or not! :D

* a non-religious, non-commercial holiday, celebrated on Dec 23rd. Conceived by Dan O'Keef, a writer, it gained its popularity for being featured in a Seinfeld episode in the late 90's. Its highlights are: a pole instead of the Christmas tree (too bad it was not a pole for dancing heheh); a simple dinner - we had meatloaf, spinach and mashed potatoes, which I love anyway; the Feats of Strength, see self-explanatory photo above; and the Airing of Grievances**, where participants complain about each others or about the world in general.

If you are still reading this post, just want you to know... I admire you! :)

Get the party started!

2011-12-29T11:21:00.001-05:00

During the recent festive weekend there has been an intriguing addition to the usual party gear...

PIÑATAS!

I cannot tell you how much fun it was beating the piñatas to death,

without risking a life sentence! ;)

Plus, I had to eat chocolate and candies afterward!

Of course I took these photos before the murder, tomorrow I will show you the creep ending...

Surprise brunch -- beware of the cat!

2011-12-28T12:41:00.001-05:00

Santa gave me a super-cute cats mug (thanks Santa baby!), but one of them must have escaped.

Look at what happened this morning during brunch!

I found a cat in my pancake!

Of course I ate the little beast, with some maple syrup on top... but now I don't feel that good.

A Swingin' Vintage Party on Vintage NYC subway trains

2011-12-27T10:18:00.001-05:00

Last week I mentioned a fun-packed event I have been to.

As you can see, I was not kidding

In less than four hours, I took 500 photographs... I think I have experienced the Stendhal syndrome!

Dish of the day

2011-12-26T16:11:00.001-05:00

After three days of feasting, this is what I am having today

nothing!

Although exerting willpower is not one of my strengths... and the almond biscotti are staring at me.

Santa is coming to town!

2011-12-25T01:02:00.000-05:00

Here he is, I hope he remembers my new address!

Merry Christmas to all of you, I hope you are spending the day with your loved ones...

eat, drink (responsibly) and be silly!

Merry Christmas from UpGemini's home

2011-12-24T02:33:00.000-05:00

Yep, this is my little Xmas corner in my little Brooklyn apartment.

I wish you a merry Christmas folk... and look for Santa tomorrow,

do you think you've been good enough to receive presents? ;)

New York Holiday windows 2011

2011-12-22T13:00:00.000-05:00

I haven't seen them all, so I might go back - suicide mission? ;)

1. and 2. Bergdorf Goodman, 3. Saks Fifth Avenue

Dyker Heights Christmas lights

2011-12-21T14:49:00.000-05:00

Probably the Gingerbread House is my favorite, "simple" but effective.

If you click here, you can see last year photos.

Sneak peek

2011-12-21T00:41:00.001-05:00

Coming soon...

photos of an event that took place last weekend in NYC

FUN FUN FUN

A variety of Santas in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY

2011-12-19T22:31:00.001-05:00

From gorgeous

to odd!

What the heck is the last Santa doing? Fainting like in the old movies?!?

creepy ;)

You might remember Dyker Heights's lights from last year.

Tomorrow, I will post more photos of lights and wonderful craziness.

Old time Christmas

2011-12-18T17:15:00.000-05:00

I have never been a big fan of train shows...

and indeed I have not taken many photos of the actual trains, now that I think about it! ;)

However, I could not help falling in love with this old time festive little world.

This mini New York city is on display in Grand Central's Transit Museum Gallery until Jan 16th.

Tourists advisory NYC

2011-12-17T09:35:00.000-05:00

In case you were tempted to visit the Rockefeller center on a Friday night or during the weekend, please be advised:

you might lose your companions, your way back, or just your mind... it is packed!

However, isn't it pretty up there?

{I can't stop singing "Santa Claus is coming to town", help!}

SantaCon NYC 2011 part II

2011-12-16T12:00:00.000-05:00

bits of Santa's life from DUMBO, Brooklyn

texting his elves friends, being (drunkenly) happy, and discussing important staff with a Christmas tree

December is such a busy time for Santa!

Mini-Christmas

2011-12-15T11:31:00.001-05:00

Mini-me Christmas tree and mini-me gifts,

part of a Dolls' House display at the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC.

How cute!

Ten days to Christmas, can you believe that?

M.A.K.E. cupcakes not war!

2011-12-13T21:09:00.001-05:00

step 1. have a scrumptious cupcake (this was a strawberry cupcake with peanut butter cream!!!)

step 2. get delighted and inspired

step 3. make one!

felted cupcake made with the Simplicity Needlefelting machine, YAY!

Space food... candy?!?

2011-12-12T23:12:00.000-05:00

Did you know that candies were part of the food supplies on the Space Shuttle???

"coated chocolate snack" eh? That's another good reason to dream of being an astronaut! :D

These were on dispaly in Washington, DC, at the Air and Space Museum.

I have much more to report on SantaCon NYC and on my trip to the capital... tomorrow tho!

SantaCon NYC 2011

2011-12-10T22:14:00.000-05:00

Just an appetizer...

more photos soon, now I need to sleep.

Good night from Washington (impromptu short trip).

Mind-blowing eye candy

2011-12-09T11:03:00.000-05:00

How to make the best out of a sugar rush? (or anything, really)

just...

Don't sit there waiting for the right inspiration or moment.

When in doubt, take action!... and I am telling this to myself first :)

Santa in the sun

2011-12-07T12:53:00.000-05:00

Santa sunbathing at the green market in Union square, NYC.

Less than 18 days left 'til Christmas, he better hurries up!

Entering Christmas mode

2011-12-06T12:07:00.001-05:00

This year I am having troubles feeling the Xmas atmosphere.

It might be the incredibly hot temperature (hello, global warming), it might be Mercury up there (...).

Anyway, this is very unusually Scrooge-y of me!

This has to come to an end! UpGemini is officially entering Xmas mode :D

And look what I have made yesterday!

I went to this Etsy Lab in Brooklyn, and had one of the best times ever!

Simplicity crew, Michelle if I remember well (sorry, a bit spacy lately :D), demonstrated how to use the Needlefelting machine!!!
It looks like a sewing machine... but it is not (with my great delight)! It is much easier and funner to use! You layer and layer fabric, felt, lace etc and the crazy needles turn it into felt!

I made more, I'll show you next time.

Where's George?

2011-12-05T11:29:00.000-05:00

Dollar bills with (short) story embedded.

If you find George that says "track me", you can see where he has been!

Just enter its serial number here http://www.wheresgeorge.com/

Mine haven't traveled that much, they left from Northport, NY, eleven days ago.

Oh well, it's time to spend them! ;)

Volcano brunch aka dutch baby!

2011-12-04T15:08:00.001-05:00

These days I'm all about (trying to) transform my thoughts into constructive things.

MAKE DON'T THINK!... 'cause we know what happens when a Gemini (or anyone else to be true) starts over thinking, right? :P

This morning I woke up in a bad, cranky mood. However, instead of exploding, look what I have made

A volcano pancake!!!

You might also know it as "dutch baby" (cute name, indeed).

Want to try it? It is therapeutic and soooo easy to make!

2 eggs

1/2 cup regular flour

1/2 cup milk

pinch of salt

2 tablespoons of butter

jam, maple syrup or whatever you think might be good with it!

Preheat oven to 380F and place a cast iron skillet in it.

Whisk the eggs until light yellow, then add the milk, the flour, the salt and stir.

Put the butter in the skillet and let it melt. When it is melted, add the batter. Bake until browned and puffed (and IT WILL PUFF, that's my favorite part! :D). It should take between 20-30 minutes.

Serve with jam, maple syrup or simple powdered sugar.

Enjoy and drink a pitcher of mimosa with it if you feel like it might help your mood! ;)

Unconventional security guards

2011-12-02T23:10:00.000-05:00

A bunny keeping an eye on the cars

and a cow protecting the tip jar.

In New York city, you never know what's next!
I can't wait to see what other animals might be doing! :D

Gallopping ideas vs Gemini's sky

2011-12-01T22:36:00.000-05:00

struggling to translate ideas into facts...

not an easy task when you are a Gemini and you have Mercury retrograde!

This financial crisis is going to my head

2011-11-29T23:20:00.000-05:00

Strolling on Wall Street, thinking heavy stuff...

I should get my eyes checked!

Eating my way throughout the weekend

2011-11-28T12:14:00.000-05:00

never had grilled cheese before, you know that it was actually good!

When Spiderman lost his head

2011-11-27T12:23:00.000-05:00

last night I saw Spiderman going to a bar under disguise...

and this is the way I found him this morning.

He literally lost his head!

Not your usual Thanksgiving

2011-11-25T10:19:00.000-05:00

1. smiley toy soldier - 2. Thanksgiving lunch in a box (turkey, stuffing, potatoes and cranberries, no kiddin) - 3. squirrel willing to try some - 4. skaters in Bryant park taking up the challenge - 5. baked ricotta (interesting, but susceptible of improvement) - 6. do I need to say more... ? :D

Hope you had a good Thanksgiving folk!

Thanksgiving parade balloon inflation

2011-11-24T00:28:00.001-05:00

It's always fun to be walking around the balloons, instead of watching them go by.

The parade preview takes place every year on Thanksgiving's eve (3-10PM) on the Upper West side

(between 77th and 81st Streets and Columbus Ave and Central Park West).

Snoopy was so tired tonight. He should rest, indeed, because tomorrow he'll have a long long day.

Happy Thanksgiving!

rose, cake and ladybug

2011-11-22T18:36:00.000-05:00

I am finally updating my Etsy shop, which means lots of photo taking and posting,

and there is still so much to do!

If you are curious, you can check it out here and give me your opinion,

feedback is always appreciated!

Witnessing Occupy Wall Street

2011-11-21T10:03:00.000-05:00

The 99% on a field trip to Union Square, last week.

Quickly hundreds and hundreds of people filled the square, then marched to the Brooklyn bridge.

It was impressive, in a good way.

Fortune cookie cameras are encouraging

2011-11-18T23:14:00.000-05:00

so true! :)

more fortune photos here

Pink and gray

2011-11-17T13:07:00.000-05:00

The weather is... oh well, quite wintry.

But the clouds are doing a pretty good job up there!

[sunset in Coney Island]

A Dead Horse Bay state of mind

2011-11-16T12:51:00.000-05:00

the apartment is still almost empty, but those little found treasures make it much more interesting

I can't wait to go back to Dead Horse Bay!

you can find more about Dead Horse Bay here!

Empire peek-a-boo

2011-11-15T11:29:00.002-05:00

Yesterday I went to the High Line and look who I found...

the Empire playing peek-a-boo behind autumnal leaves!

Coney Island off-season

2011-11-14T11:12:00.000-05:00

Rides and shops are closed, but the magic is still in the air... and on the storefront gates.

Sundays are for taking a bath

2011-11-13T10:53:00.001-05:00

Nothing better than a hot bath in a windy morning

Now I am ready to go to Coney Island! ;)

(Mr. MooMoo top left corner, UpGemini bottom right corner)

11.11.11

2011-11-11T22:37:00.001-05:00

11.11.11 the beginning

2011-11-11T12:21:00.000-05:00

more photos to come

time to explore the new neighborhood...

Time to travel

2011-11-10T22:32:00.000-05:00

not really by train, but I like this old car

tomorrow you will find out where I ended up...

Food lately

2011-11-09T03:34:00.000-05:00

Finger sandwiches are ideal for parties...

but I would eat them every day

with a vast sample of mini cannoli!

The last rose

2011-11-07T12:11:00.000-05:00

The weather has been so crazy here. November and it is still warm.

This is the last, stubborn rose. I admire her determination!

Making olive oil

2011-11-06T13:22:00.000-05:00

After a week of tree climbing, olive picking and back hurting...

TAH-DAH

olive oil 2011, straight from the hills around Verona, Italy!

and now, let the bruschetta season begin :D

Getting ready for the weekend

2011-11-05T04:48:00.000-04:00

Vegetable soups, home party with friends and naps

how silly is that little tongue sticking out? :D

Rainbow balloons

2011-11-03T18:22:00.000-04:00

Scaffolds are usually dull...

but just add some balloons and the whole block will look much more cheerful!

The round side of life

2011-11-01T13:52:00.000-04:00

Olives and little cookies, to welcome November.

My favorite kind of bloody night

2011-10-31T13:23:00.000-04:00

Not this one,

nor this one...

but this one!

Ahhh bloody mary, you are always welcome! ;)

And the answer is...

2011-10-30T13:57:00.000-04:00

Remember the geography quiz?

The answer is Verona, Italy!

The Pharaohs and Egyptian statues were the prop for Aida, the opera performed at the Arena.

Another photo taken with a Lomography fisheye camera.

Little beauty

2011-10-29T12:53:00.000-04:00

Ahhh country life.

Wildlife everywhere, very cute wildlife...

and no one got stepped on! Phewww :D

Baking for the weekend

2011-10-28T13:30:00.000-04:00

Pineapple upside-down cake

Melt 1/2 hg butter with 5-6 teaspoons of sugar until brown and pour in a 23cm (9 inch) round pan.
Drain 1 can of pineapple - keep the syrup, you will need it! - and arrange the slices at the bottom of the pan over the brown sugar.
Mix:

1 hg butter

1 hg sugar

1 egg
2 hg flour

3 teaspoons of baking powder

milk and pineapple syrup... until the cake batter is very soft.
Pour over the pineapples and bake for 40-60 minutes in a 200°C (390°F) preheated oven.
Let it cool down a bit, then turn upside-down on a serving plate.
Cut a slice, eat and repeat...

Geography quiz

2011-10-26T12:16:00.000-04:00

Where were these photos taken?

Don't rush, take your time.. it's a tricky one! :)

PS Photos were taken with an old (and half broken) Lomography fisheye camera

Warm

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here, it keeps raining. I have warm colors and a fireplace in my mind.

What's in your mind today?

Madness and alien

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I haven't posted a photobooth pic in a long time

Silvia always cracks me up...

of course she's the one with the red wig and the shark smile!

Drink and knife

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I had one of those weekends.

But don't you worry, I haven't used that knife... just the drink!

Yellow is for autumn harvest

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pumpkin and pears

The soup has a creative touch: black olive croutons to add an intense flavor to the delicate cream.

Try it, you won't be disappointed!

Fortune cookie cameras... can be upsetting!

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excuse me, where? not fun this time, not at all!

(hihihi)

more fortune cookie photos HERE

Alien in a pond

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A quiet pond can hide cute inhabitants, bright colors

and mysterious forms!

If there is a small lake or a pond in your town, go and take some pictures, autumn colors won't let you down!

Orange and brown

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donuts and a cup of coffee... never enough!

Scream your love...

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... OUT LOUD!

I am a big fan of stickers artists. They turn a simple stroll into a fun treasure hunt!

[this post is dedicated to two friends of mine... hehehe]

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Venice Biennale, more favorites 3.

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Liina Siib's project "A Woman Takes Little Space" - Estonian Pavilion, Palazzo Malipiero

I am so glad I went back to Venice to visit the pavilions of the participating countries I haven't had the time to visit in July.

Siib's project consists of six rooms displaying photographs, installations and videos. Women are the focus of the artist's social commentary.

More of my favorites HERE and HERE!

Balloons, according to Venice

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Blown in glass, of course!

Have a good weekend, do something fun and relaxing.

I will organize my new photos of Venice (AGAIN, I know, I can't stay away from that place!),

go to a multi-purpose party -- friends moving, other getting married,

bake a cake and read my favorite magazine.

Music for the weekend

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On a rainy Friday morning, this is the music I want to listen to

so cheerful!